Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 2 – SEMH & Behaviour Support
Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to make a lasting difference to a child’s education? A caring and supportive primary SEMH school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1-2-1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil with challenging behaviours and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who thrives on helping children overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence both academically and emotionally.

As a Teaching Assistant in this role, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider pastoral team to deliver consistent, structured, and nurturing support. Your role will involve helping the pupil to manage behaviour, stay focused in lessons, and develop positive coping strategies. The ideal candidate will be calm under pressure, confident in using positive behaviour management techniques, and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.

Job Role:
• Providing 1-2-1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Building a strong, trusting relationship to encourage engagement and participation.
• Supporting the pupil’s emotional regulation and helping them to manage behaviour positively.
• Working with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored learning strategies.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to behaviour and support plans.
• Encouraging social interaction, communication skills, and confidence in the classroom.

In Return You Will:
• Join a highly supportive and experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants.
• Receive ongoing guidance from a caring SENCO and leadership team.
• Access specialist training in SEMH and behaviour management.
• Have the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a long-term, rewarding role.
• Benefit from competitive rates of pay and full support from The Education Network Birmingham.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.